4-week Vietnam Industry Experience
Solve real business challenges in Vietnam
Want to build cultural and professional experience?
On this programme, you’ll work under the guidance of experienced mentors to complete an industry project set by an international company in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Over four weeks, you’ll engage in cultural activities and professional workshops to develop your cultural and professional understanding in Vietnam.
Programme Format:
- Group Projects
Work in groups of 2-6 under the guidance of company mentors to complete an industry project for a local business. At the end, you will present your findings, recommendations and a written playbook.
- Group Activities
Take part in cultural and industry visits, guest lectures, workshops and language classes and more.
Programme Structure
What's Included?
Group Industry Projects
Accommodation
Orientation
Support
Skills Courses
Group Activities
Alumni Network
Application Process
We will request a refundable deposit of £200 if you’re offered a place on the programme. Only once the deposit has been paid will your place be secured.
1. APPLY TO YOUR UNIVERSITY
Apply to your university via this link. Applications open from 5th November 2024 – 31st December 2024. Your university who will check your eligibility, confirm the funding available for you and if you are selected for the programme.
2. APPLICATION FORM & AGREEMENT
Once your university confirms that you are selected onto the programme, you’ll complete Pagoda’s application form, sign our programme agreement, pay your refundable deposit to secure your place.
3. ONBOARDING
Following signing their programme agreement, successful candidates will be informed of the next steps for programme onboarding, and supported through the necessary pre-departure steps.
Please make sure you understand what universty funding is available to cover your programme fee and other costs and ensure you know exactly what costs you need to fund yourself.
You must apply to University of Liverpool as well as Pagoda to be considered for the programme. Apply to UoL via this link…
Deadline to apply: 31st December 2024
Pagoda Portal
All programmes are managed on the Pagoda Portal - a digital hub for our student community. This is where you can track your progress, register for events, access skills courses, network with other participants and request additional support.
About Pagoda Projects
Pagoda Projects is a leading provider of internships and sustainable global experiences. We work with universities and companies around the world to provide quality internships that enhance students’ international employability.
Programme Details
Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam
Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is the capital of Vietnam. This bustling city is the business and financial hub of Vietnam. With it’s classic French architecture, sleek skyscrapers and mixture of French, Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine it’s no wonder why millions of tourists visit the capital each year.
Furnished Apartment Accommodation
Our expert in-country teams will source and manage your accommodation, in line with our accommodation quality policy. Our furnished apartments are all located on good transport links and in a secure area of the cities where Pagoda delivers programmes.
You will always be provided your own private bedroom.
A hands-on approach to employability
Throughout the programme, you’ll enjoy a range of activities including field trips, cultural tours, social events, networking opportunities and hands-on project work—all aimed at fostering teamwork, cultural understanding, and professional growth.
Example Activities:
- Mekong River Delta Boat Trip
- Skills Course: Building Intercultural Fluency
- Employability, Leadership and Career Development Workshops
- Vietnamese Language Class with TDTU University
- BritCham/ Chamber of Commerce Networking Event
- Coffee Class: Vietnamese Coffee
- Vietnam War Museum
Industry Projects and Playbooks
In groups of 2-6, you’ll work collaboratively on industry projects set by local companies. Throughout the programme, you’ll take part in co-working sessions, discussions and networking events alongside industry experts to guide your work. You’ll also receive ongoing support from your peers and English-speaking project mentors. At the end of the programme, you’ll present your research and an accompanying playbook of findings to a panel of industry professionals.
Industry projects are available in a range of sectors. This includes but is not limited to; Social justice, environment and sustainability, banking and finance, information technology, healthcare, marketing, media production and sustainability.
Funding & Eligibility
Eligibility
- Widening Participation Students (please see University of Liverpool website for the criteria) are prioritised for this programme
- Students in any year apart from final year are eligible
- Any student on any Allied Health Professional course should speak with their programme lead and GOAA Amanda Deaves before applying to ensure it will not clash with any placements or course requirements
- Students must pass the 2024/25 academic year (students with accepted Extenuating Circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis)
Funding
Widening Participation Students
University of Liverpool will pay part of the programme fee to Pagoda and students will be required to pay a contribution to the programme fee to Pagoda.
Students will receive from their university £588 Cost of Living allowance and up to £905 Travel Grant (based on receipted expenditure).
Non-Widening Participation Students
Students will have to pay the whole programme fee.
Students will receive from their university £476 Cost of Living allowance.
All students will also be required to pay a £200 refundable deposit which will be returned within 6 weeks of completion of the programme
Please note that you may also have to consider the cost of flights, daily spending money for food and transportation, and visa fees which the funding may not cover.
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Applications are closed for 2025 programmes
Please get in touch with your university to enquire about any Global Mobility opportunities: goabroad@liverpool.ac.uk
Any questions about the programme you can contact programmes@pagodaprojects.com
